The only way I commit to play for the Y is if football is NOT my most important
concern. If I want to play college football on the big stage of the Pac 12 plus
have a shot at playing the NFL then the U is the obvious choice. BYU is an
independent and after the dust settles it may be just BYU alone since Army and
Navy are leaving for the Big East and ND may be moving to the Big 10. Trying to
survive as an independent in the new world of super conferences is going to be
impossible money wise and money makes or breaks a program. BYU is playing a game
of musical chairs and they had better find somewhere to sit before the music
stops!!

Yes, because the NFL only drafts players from the Pac 12. Anybody playing
anywhere else doesn't have a shot. And don't forget every player that plays at
the U gets a free ticket to the NFL. There are some good players at every school
and they will get looks just like anyone else.What is the real percentage
of college players that actually make it to the NFL? That the better question
is. Who got a paid education for doing what they love???

Do a Google Search for Big East expansion and you will find that The Big East
are interested in inviting Navy, Air Force, Boise State and UCF. Not Army. It
hardly matters though. If Notre Dame is forced to go to the Big 10 being and
independent will become awfully lonely.

I think BYU wants players who don't have football as their most important
concern. So I guess it works out for everybody. Three of the five top
performances listed here were by kids committed to BYU. It looks like BYU is
doing just fine on the recruiting front compared to other Utah schools.

It's nice to see Chase Hansen doing so well. Looking forward to seeing him wear
crimson and white.

A friend of mine with some connections to a big
time Notre Dame booster told me ND has no interest in the Big 10. Their intent
is to stay independent as long as possible and they have the resources in place
to do it. If they do go to a conference (and they could have their pick), they
would favor the ACC to gain better access to east coast and Florida recruits.

Dear Patriot, I realize you must be disappointed about only 1 of the
top 5 performing H.S. recruits being headed to Utah, and 3 of the top 5 being
headed to BYU, but your testimonial against BYU is not going to turn away any of
the quality players who will continue to recognize BYU as a very high quality
football program with a very bright future.

easy there everybody, not trying to start an argument. Go to rivals or scout
websites. It was reported by the trib this morning that butch has opened his
recruitment back up and is taking visits to other schools. Its the same thing
that happened to Zach Lindsey. I dont have an axe to grind, just stating what
has been reported.

I know I'm late to the game here, but I don't see any indication that Butch
Pau'u has all but "de-committed" to BYU on Scout or Rivals. I did see
some news which was traced back to HuskerOnline, way back in June, that said he
would be visiting schools. Hardly any sign that he has "all but
de-committed." Then there is an article from Jay Drew yesterday with the
title "Anaheim LB Butch Pauu not wavering on BYU commitment, coach
says" - Glad to hear he really is committed, and glad to see BYU recruits
doing so well.